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Prospects for COVID-19 in 2022
Much of the world remains in pandemic mode, although there are reasons for optimism heading into 2022
InternationalApple's Pegasus lawsuit raises liability issues
Apple has launched a lawsuit against the NSO Group for its Pegasus spyware
InternationalInvestor interest in digital currencies is rising
In major markets such as Japan, India and the United States, interest in digital currencies is rising
InternationalOil reserves collaboration will fuel OPEC tensions
As November PMIs showed inflation persisting, several major economies agreed to release strategic oil reserves
InternationalMeta's encryption delay calculates cost and risk
Meta has decided to delay its encryption plans for two of its most successful platforms
InternationalSpending patterns portend permanent economic changes
Services spending shows little sign of recovering, exacerbating the inflationary imbalances in durable goods and energy
InternationalPressure for drastic climate action to build post-COP
The COP26 summit has brought widespread disappointment, but did achieve progress on some issues
InternationalLegal reform lags as gender-based cyberviolence rises
Although international law recognises online gender-based abuse and violence, national-level reform is slow
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